Trust in the Lord with all
your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways
acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths. (Proverbs
3:5-6)
Happy Birthday St.
Andrew’s! It is hard to believe that our Parish is 100
years old this year. As I begin my last year as Senior Warden, I am excited to
see the path that God has planned for us. With God’s guidance and grace, this
is the beginning of our next 100 years!
Outgoing Vestry Members: Many thanks to Carter Ficklen; Merrill Hemmert; Junior Warden,
Danny Switzer; and Elise Wall for their years of service.
New Vestry Members: Welcome Tonia Graves, Steve Howell, Betsy Jones, and Allie
Wittkamp. We thank them for wanting to get involved.
Abundant Blessings
Campaign: Thanks again to Randy and Susan Bryant for
leading our stewardship campaign for 2018. The Bryants along with Saint Lee,
Virginia Darden, Mary Waddill, and Bill Wilds did a wonderful job of planning
and implementing a very successful campaign. With the efforts of this team and
the Abundant Blessings of our parishioners, we ended 2018 in very good
financial shape. Detailed financial reports are posted on the bulletin board
outside of the Parish Hall.
Discernment Process: Our Discernment process is going well and I want to thank the
members of the congregation and the community for their attendance. We have
learned a great deal about the needs in our community. Some of our parishioners
took a tour of the former school space. For most, it was their first time in
that area of the parish. A committee is now in place to review the
congregation’s thoughts on how we should use this space. I am looking forward
to hearing their thoughts and suggestions.
100th
Anniversary Celebrations: Be on the lookout, in your
bulletin and the E-News, for more events to help us celebrate our 100th
year.
Recent Vestry Actions: Our 2019 budget was approved in January and we have completed the
sale of the parish’s rental house at 300 River Rd. After our long-term tenant
moved out the vestry decided it was time to sell. Although it was basically
breakeven for our parish, to make it ready for the next renter a lot of
upgrades would have been needed, including adding in central air.
Diocesan E News: Want to know more about our Diocese? You can register on line for
the Diocesan eNews at www.diosova.org/. In the top right hand corner, you can enter your email address
and you will receive confirmation that you are registered.
Volunteer Opportunities: We have many opportunities for you to get involved. Please reach
out to me or any member of the Vestry if you would like to help. My contact
information is john.whitley@cox.net or 757-469-1351 (cell).
Blessings!
John
